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Published by , 2016-09-12 09:23:11

The Ransom of Red Chief Questions

The Ransom of Red Chief Questions

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The Ransom of Red Chief Guiding Questions

When you are answering these questions, you will need to think hard AND look
back into the text.

1. Why did Bill and Sam choose Summit as a location for the kidnapping? 1pt
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2. Describe the kidnapped boy’s appearance. Use text evidence to support your answer. 2pts
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3. Looking at Red Chief’s long monologue (his long rambling speech) that starts with the last
paragraph on page 339 and continues on to page 340, what does the author convey (tell) about
the boy’s behavior through what the boy says and how he says it? 1pt
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4. How does Bill’s plea to Sam not to leave him alone with the boy add suspense to the story? 1pt
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5. Why do the men sign their ransom letter “Two Desperate Men”? Why is this ironic? 2pts
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6. How does the boy’s father respond to the ransom letter? 1pt
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7. When does Bill give up on the kidnapping plan? Why does he want to ask for less random
money? 2pts
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Constructed Response

1. How many mischief makers are in this story? Which person do you think is the most
mischievous? Explain. 6pts

2. How does O. Henry, the author, portray the crime of kidnapping in this story? What makes this
treatment different from real-life kidnappings you know of or have read about? 6 pts

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